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The best time of year to visit Phi Phi Don in Thailand

Other facts from our historical climate data:

 What is the temperature like year round in Phi Phi Don?


It has high temperatures all year round ranging between 31°C (87°F) and 34°C (94°F).
 Which is the warmest month in Phi Phi Don?
February has an average maximum temperature of 34.5°C (94.1°F) and is the warmest month
of the year.
 Which is the coldest month in Phi Phi Don?
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31.0°C (87.8°F).
 Which is the wettest month in Phi Phi Don?
October tops the wettest month list with 323mm (12.7in) of rainfall.
 Which is the driest month in Phi Phi Don?
January is the driest month with 32mm (1.3in) of precipitation.
 Which is the sunniest month in Phi Phi Don?
February is the sunniest month with an average of 215 hours of sunshine.

Climate[edit]
Weather in the region is tropical - there are only two seasons: the hot season from late January
to April, and the rainy season from May to December. Temperatures during the year average
25ºC to 32ºC (77ºF to 89.6ºF) and the yearly rainfall averages 2569 mm. Unlike in say, Europe,
the rain in this region comes down heavily over short periods.

History[edit]
From archaeological discoveries, it is believed that the area was one of the oldest communities in
Thailand dating back to the prehistoric period. It is believed that this province may have taken its
name after the meaning of Krabi, which means sword. This may have stemmed from a legend
that an ancient sword was unearthed prior to the city’s founding.
The name Phi Phi (pronounced ‘pee pee’) originates from Malay, the original name for the
islands was "Pulao Pi ah Pi". The name refers to the mangrove wood found there.

Geography[edit]
Ko Phi Phi is considered to be one of the most naturally beautiful islands in the world (in fact,
there are six islands in Phi Phi). They lie 50 km southeast of Phuket and are part of Had
Nopparattara-Ko Phi Phi National Park which is home to an abundance of corals and amazing
marine life. There are limestone mountains with cliffs, caves and long white sandy beaches. The
national park covers a total area of 242,437 rai.
Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh are the largest and most well-known islands.
There are two villages on Ko Phi Phi under the administration of the Ao Nang Sub-district, Muang
District, Krabi Province.
Ko Phi Phi comprises 6 islands, 2 of them main – Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le. The islands are
surrounded by the Andaman Sea.

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